by Huyen Pham @ Phu Quoc

From South Korea To Phu Quoc For SUP: Stand up paddle boarding Flat seas, crystal clear water, light winds, 28 islands, 3 main rivers, 1 large lake and more importantly… no sharks! Phu Quoc is a dream destination for those who love action water sports and the island is slowly becoming the action water sports capital of Vietnam. WHAT'S ... Read More

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On March 16, 1986, President Ronald Reagan went on national television to make a desperate pitch for the restoration of congressional aid to the Nicaraguan Contras. This particular war had never been popular with Americans, who stubbornly remained indifferent to lurid scenarios proffered by the Great Communicator that the Sandinistas might sweep north through Guatemala and Mexico to menace Texas. So Reagan deployed a new tactic, denouncing the Sandinistas as a regime that had its hand in the drug trade.For the previous six months, Oliver North and his colleagues at the National Security Council and the CIA had been leaking stories to the Washington press corps charging that the leadership of the Nicaraguan government, including Defense Minister Humberto Ortega, was in league with the Medellin cartel and with Fidel Castro in a hemisphere –wide cocaine-trafficking network. On that March evening, Reagan displayed a series of grainy photographs purporting to show Sandinista officials loading duffel bags of cocaine in a C-123K military transport plane destined for Miami, Florida. More

by eatprayjade @ eatprayjade

Mon Aug 14 22:30:14 PDT 2017

Kyoto is charming because it’s both a place for traditional Japanese crafts, as well as trend-setting designs. I’ve visited Kyoto a couple times now, but every time I find myself discovering new cafes, traditional woodhouse machiya’s (町屋), and beautiful hideouts. This trip, I chose to not visit as many historical sites in Kyoto, mainly because I wanted to explore more of Kyoto’s growing cafe and creative scene where young Japanese artists are trying to blend modern touches with traditional craftsmanship in various fields. Japan Handmade is an example of this–you’ll see some of their creative aesthetics in the pictures of Kaikado Cafe below. FUN FACT: This time around, my dates coincided with the annual summer festival in Kyoto, the Gion Matsuri. While I didn’t participate in any festival events, a lot of restaurants I visited had special menus and tea sets for the matsuri. If you’re interested in watching the iconic float processions in honor of the festival for your visit, here’s a more comprehensive guide. There’s a 夏 in Kyoto Part II coming soon, which will …

by Thuymi @ Adventure Faktory 🌍 A platform gathering inspiring travel experiences to inspire people to travel more and live abroad.

Tue Jan 30 20:15:28 PST 2018

If you are visiting Dubai, you have to take some time to spend at Al Bastakiya, a beautiful artsy meets heritage neighbourhood in Old Dubai, situated on the Deira Creek side of town. Situated along the...

by Deepi Ahluwalia @ Life & Thyme

by Roy Bourgeois – Margaret Knapke @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:50:55 PST 2018

Jorge García is no “bad hombre.” Before being deported to Mexico in mid-January, he was a hard-working, tax-paying landscaper in Michigan. He’s also a husband and father — although now an absent one. Many deportees — most, like García, good people — return to countries they no longer know, some of them unable to speak More

by Leanne Mirandilla @ The Loop HK

Mon Feb 12 01:16:50 PST 2018

From our Spotlight series. What’s it called? Floristry at M&L What’s it all about? Looking to express your affection or appreciation through a thoughtful gift? Floristry at M&L might have what you’re searching for. In addition to your usual bouquets — arranged in the florist’s signature “wild” style for a more natural look — flower jars, home fragrances […]

by EdibleCravings @ Edible Cravings

Thu May 08 15:00:10 PDT 2014

Felix is one of the restaurants at the restaurant strip in Greenbelt 5. Sometime in February, I ate here with Ivan’s family in celebration of his birthday. Read on to see and read about our orders. Gen San is the reason why I keep coming back to Felix. Gen San a devilishly spicy tuna with garden […]

by robert @ Talk Vietnam

Mon Feb 12 12:41:09 PST 2018

It means that nearly US$5.4 million is being used to buy foreign fruit every day.Thailand remained the leading supplier of fruit and vegetables to Vietnam with a value of nearly US$73 million in January, trailed by China with approximately US$39 million, and the US with about US$19 million.Other markets such as the Republic of Korea […]

by Chris Welzenbach @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:50:57 PST 2018

Twenty years ago Saving Private Ryan arrived on movie screens to great acclaim. “Steven Spielberg has taken Hollywood’s depiction of war to a new level,” gushed David Ansen in his Newsweek review while Janet Maslin in The New York Times hailed it as “Steven Spielberg’s soberly magnificent new war film” and Roger Ebert called it More

by Books Bites Brews @ Books Bites Brews

Wed Dec 14 02:51:09 PST 2016

In the quieter side of Yokohama, on the other side of the highway from the department stores and their basements of food, and a five to ten minute walk north from Yokohama station, lies what to me was the best beer...

by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Mon Dec 18 01:47:55 PST 2017

A couple of weeks ago 25 Degrees (official Facebook page) was handed the “Best American Burger in Thailand” award by the U.S. Embassy. Their “Knockout Burger” was made with a rye wheat brioche bun, spicy aioli topped beef patty, crowned with a tempura battered fried slice of Washington apple and melted sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. …

by James Bovard @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:56:06 PST 2018

Should the feds be permitted to vilify anyone who is not a choirboy as if they were a criminal suspect? Unfortunately, local, state, and federal agencies have a long history of targeting, harassing, and entrapping fans of untraditional music. Because so many innocuous activities have become criminalized in recent decades, it has never been easier More

by thehungriestpanda @ The Hungriest Panda

Wed Sep 18 07:51:53 PDT 2013

I have to say one of the best things about being an American expat living in Shanghai is being able to enjoy both Chinese and American holidays. Like many holidays around the world, Chinese holidays are focused around tradition, getting together with family and friends and having a big feast. It’s also an added bonus that many holidays here are celebrated over the course of several days and some times even up to a full week. Tomorrow is the official […]

by Kaitlyn Mah @ Where to, Gumshoe?

Sun Jul 10 07:46:52 PDT 2016

July 10, 2016 We woke up this morning and looked at the calendar. Exactly one week until we’re home. So crazy! We read that Sundays in George Town are very quiet so we had a leisurely morning ourselves. We’re both getting a bit of a cold, so today is mostly going to be a rest day … Continue reading "Penang (Day 132): George Town, a Hawker’s Delight"

by Mitch @ Adventure Faktory 🌍 A platform gathering inspiring travel experiences to inspire people to travel more and live abroad.

Tue Jan 30 10:58:56 PST 2018

Dusseldorf is becoming a destination visited more and more by Germans and people all over the globe for leisure instead of business. With its proximity to the Rhine River and closeness to the rest of...

by Lawrence Davidson @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:58:04 PST 2018

By the time of the Tet offensive, the Vietnam War had degenerated into mutual slaughter. The U.S. ended up killing some 3 million Vietnamese, many of them civilians. The massacre at My Lai on 16 March 1968, has often been cited as the “singular” American example of such criminal behavior. It was on this date that a company of soldiers of the 23rd Americal Division murdered, without provocation, 504 peasant villagers of all ages and both sexes.
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by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Mon Nov 27 18:48:22 PST 2017

The City Guide Singapore gives you a comprehensive guide of the fascinating city-state. Along with Monaco and Vatican City, Singapore is one of three modern day city-states. Located on the tip of the Malay Peninsula and home to 5.5 million citizens, this densely populated country is rich in monetary wealth and diversity. It also boasts […]

by William Blum @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:57:53 PST 2018

“I’m happy to have a president that will bluntly speak the truth in negotiations,” Eric Prince commented on Breitbart News. “If the president says some places are shitholes, he’s accurate.” Thus did Mr. Eric Prince pay homage to Mr. Donald Trump. Prince of course being the renowned founder of Blackwater, the private army which in September More

by Karen Chiang @ The Loop HK

Tue Jan 30 02:18:42 PST 2018

If you’re having a love-hate relationship with the Hong Kong cold just like we are right now, you are probably also looking for some new coffee shops to settle in with a warm mug of flat white or hot cocoa to nestle up against. Don’t worry, we’ve got just the tried-and-tested list (listed in alphabetical […]

by thehungriestpanda @ The Hungriest Panda

Thu Aug 15 07:40:01 PDT 2013

There’s been a serious heat wave hitting Shanghai this summer with record temperatures soaring well over 100°F for weeks. I’ve been trying to keep my daily outside adventures to a minimum, staying indoors where it’s nice and cool. Naturally, the last thing this heat makes me want to do is to do any serious roasting or baking. Plus, one downside of living in a small apartment is that during the summer when the oven is on the whole place heats up […]

by the Blind Cook @ The Blind Cook

Mon Dec 11 13:26:22 PST 2017

During this particular trip to Vietnam, my family and I took a road trip to Vung Tau, a beach town not far from Saigon but is made to seem far because of traffic. You can find very affordable vacation packages through travel agents in Vietnam (or at least that’s what my family tells me). On […]

by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Wed Jan 24 03:10:15 PST 2018

Last month I discovered the La Tasca restaurant dishing out some seriously delicious, unique, and large portioned tapas at very reasonable prices. One thing I didn’t mention in that article was that as soon as my gal and I entered we saw another couple dining on a fusion masala meatball pizza. It looked absolutely amazing! …

by eatprayjade @ eatprayjade

Wed Jul 19 18:48:44 PDT 2017

The Commune Social is my current go-to spot in Shanghai. I love their beautifully-curated brunch menu and the restaurant’s desserts are simply to die for. Plus, it’s located in a stunning space designed by famed Shanghai-based architects Neri & Hu. Good food and a trendy vibe? Be still my heart. For brunch, the set menu is 188RMB for 3 dishes of your choice. Plates are brought out tapas style and great for sharing. I like that you can add additional plates for 68RMB, which is overall a steal for the quality of food you get. I’ve been wanting to share this restaurant for a while now because a lot of readers visiting Shanghai have asked me what are some of my favorite spots. The team behind Commune Social (led by Chef Jason Atherton with Kim+Scott Melvin) are incredibly talented and I genuinely love how well crafted each dish is. The Commune Social doesn’t take reservations, so queues on the weekend can be 1hour+. If you don’t like waiting, either go early on weekends or visit for their …

by the Blind Cook @ The Blind Cook

Thu Dec 14 09:05:09 PST 2017

Our family celebrates Christmas, and that’s less than a couple of weeks away. My, how time flies. Following the likes of my post on our Thanksgiving menu last month, I thought I’d share with you what I’ll be making in our kitchen for this year’s Christmas dinner. Since the hubs and I hosted his family […]

by EdibleCravings @ Edible Cravings

Sun May 11 15:00:40 PDT 2014

Since it’s inevitable for one person to avoid eating at fast food chains, I’ll start a themed post called Fast Food Eats wherein I review what I ate at the fast food chains. Let’s start with Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger. Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger is the newest burger in Wendy’s menu. This burger has 100% U.S. […]

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Sun Feb 11 22:30:04 PST 2018

Valentine’s Day is coming. As if you didn’t know. If you’re like me, you’re scrambling for a date idea at the last minute. Or trying to find romantic places in London. Or boycotting the whole thing. But once the rose-infused chaos subsides, there are plenty of other days to go on dates. So if you’re […] Read more...

by eatprayjade @ eatprayjade

Wed Dec 13 23:38:39 PST 2017

Shanghai’s very own Starbucks Reserve finally opened this past week, and lines are out the door to get into this coffee wonderland. I do find myself intrigued by Starbucks’ unique locations around the world but this time especially, I was enamored by Shanghai’s Starbucks Reserve experience. “The complete and total commitment to the immersive experience of coffee craft” It was indeed an experience to visit, especially since Starbucks Reserve in Shanghai paired up with Alibaba to create an integrative augmented reality (AR) experience through the Taobao APP. Each step of the coffee roasting process can be seen through AR. Even better, it was amazing to listen & watch the overhead ‘Symphony’ pipes transfer roasted coffee beans to the silos. Every time the beans passed through, it sent a satisfying jingle (and a wave of applause) throughout the floor. So what was my first impression? Jam packed, beautifully designed, and full of holiday cheer. I will admit I don’t drink Starbucks often in Shanghai, as I normally opt for local coffee shops. However, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery is definitely …

by thehungriestpanda @ The Hungriest Panda

Sun Jul 28 07:30:27 PDT 2013

“Food is essential to life, therefore make it good.” – S. Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-Fil-A, and inventor of the chicken sandwich If it’s not obvious already, my husband and I love food. When we sit down for breakfast, we ponder what’s for lunch. When we’re eating lunch, we debate what to eat for dinner. And in the midst of dinner, we start game planning what we’ll eat tomorrow. Is that weird or wrong? Well, good food makes me happy, […]

by Christopher Brauchli @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:45:25 PST 2018

Responsible journalism is journalism responsible, in the last analysis, to the editor’s own conviction of what, whether interesting or only important, is in the public interest. — Walter Lippman, Address at the International Press Institute We all make mistakes. As prestigious a publication as the Wall Street Journal has just proved it. In the case of More

by Joseph Grosso @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:51:04 PST 2018

It is interesting to ponder how historians a century from now will analyze the day-to-day reality of the Trump years. From the tedious everyday hissy fits on Twitter, the endless, boisterous self-glorification, the moment-by-moment interpretation and arguing about a president’s very words and motives by cable news talking heads, even the future Gore Vidals or More

by Leanne Mirandilla @ The Loop HK

Tue Feb 06 07:48:47 PST 2018

Leading up to Chinese New Year, it’s not uncommon to see banners of four-letter sayings or single characters hung up on the front doors of homes — in the traditional auspicious colors of red and gold, of course. The signs — either in a diamond or vertical banner shape — are usually placed in entrances […]

by eatprayjade @ eatprayjade

Wed Apr 05 01:59:39 PDT 2017

I’m so excited to share with everybody a project I’ve been working on for the past couple of months! Sunshine Box is a box of seasonal, organic vegetables that is now available to all families in Shanghai. The idea behind Sunshine Box is bridging urban and rural communities through wholesome and sustainably grown natural produce. That is why we get our produce from Rainbow of Hope (ROH), a social enterprise dedicated to empowering farmers by providing them with reliable income via sustainable agricultural practices. Because we know you are what you eat, all Sunshine Box produce is grown without any insecticides, pesticides, growth hormones, or chemical fertilizers. We kicked off the launch of Sunshine Box with a dinner launch party at La Maison 夜来香, a stunning restaurant in Shanghai’s French Concession area. In order to really feature the Sunshine Box, the entire dinner affair was made with ingredients directly shipped over from Sunshine Box’s farms in Western Hunan. Together, Chef Pol Garcia from La Maison & Chef Ivan Xu from WUJIE on the Bund, created a beautifully innovative vegetarian menu for the night. The resulting 6-course prix fixe menu showcased an …

by Leanne Mirandilla @ The Loop HK

Sun Jan 28 22:53:29 PST 2018

If you thought we’d seen the last of live music venue Hidden Agenda when its closure was announced at the end of last year, think again. The organization will be returning with a new name at a new location, it announced in a Facebook post. The newly dubbed This Town Needs will be opening at […]

by Michael Welton @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:49:45 PST 2018

Carol Gould (Rethinking Democracy: freedom and social cooperation in politics, economy and society [1988]) believes that there is a personality structure “appropriate to participation in democratic institutions …” (p. 284). For her, democratic agency is “not the agency of an isolated individual considered outside of any social context, but is rather the exercise of this More

by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Mon Jan 08 20:04:32 PST 2018

During my recent trip to Luang Prabang, Laos I had a most memorable Christmas dinner at the Khaiphaen Restaurant. I was so impressed with the meal and their great social mission, that when I found out they had a sister restaurant (through the Tree Alliance) in Siem Reap, Cambodia, I made certain to schedule a visit …

by eatprayjade @ eatprayjade

Thu Jul 06 21:47:31 PDT 2017

Tianzifang 田子坊 is Shanghai’s charming equivalent of New York’s Chelsea Market+Highline. Once a 市集 (traditional Chinese marketplace), Tianzifang was remodeled in 1998 to become an artsy retail complex. From small trinkets to independent art galleries, there’s no shortage of things to see and eat. The area’s biggest charm? The lines of clothes drying in random corners of the streets, reminding you that older Shanghainese locals still live in the traditional lane houses. Tianzifang is known to be very touristy but since making my official move this January I’ve discovered so many more unique storefronts. Like most places in Shanghai, Tianzifang is full of little alleyways that are incredibly fun to get lost in. As this area is always on my list of recommendations for visiting friends that only have a weekend layover in Shanghai, I’ve been wanting to consolidate a short list of food options in the area. The below is by no means a comprehensive list of things to eat in Tianzifang but these are a selection of my favorites that all have distinct shop styles of …

by Jeffrey St. Clair @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:56:36 PST 2018

+ As warped and fragmentary as the Nunes memo on FISA warrants may be, it provides a brief peak into the sleazy tactics used by law enforcement at every level of government, practices that go unlamented when they are used almost hourly to obtain wiretaps, search warrants and grand jury indictments against blacks, Hispanics and More

by Leanne Mirandilla @ The Loop HK

Mon Feb 12 00:57:13 PST 2018

From our Hot Seat series. Nicholas Tang is a pole dance and aerial hoop instructor at Aerial Arts Academy who also performs, competes, and judges in competitions across the globe. A Little Background Tang first started practicing pole dance at the age of 14 with Viva Vertical studio in Malaysia, attracted by “the idea of defying […]

While traveling in Vietnam in 2010, I had heard mentions of a legendary "lunch lady" who served the most delicious soups out of a small cart in Ho Chi Minh City's city center. Each weekday she features a different soup, each hand made with fresh ingredients sourced at the morning market. Absolute...

by Sheldon Richman @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:57:59 PST 2018

Of course Donald Trump wants a military parade. I’d be surprised if he didn’t. It’s just what an insecure narcissist would want. A parade would be the national equivalent of his strutting around like a peacock, dying to turn heads. Even a politician can see that: “I think confidence is silent and insecurity is loud,” More

by George Wuerthner @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:47:11 PST 2018

A recent article in the The Spokesman-Review (“Colville cutting down decades of decline,” Feb. 3) celebrated increased logging on the Colville National Forest. The main justification for logging is to provide fodder for the local mills at taxpayer expense while claiming that the timber cutting is “restoration.” Colville forest Supervisor Rodney Smoldon was quoted as More

by Geoff Dutton @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:58:24 PST 2018

“Once a policy has been adopted and implemented, all subsequent activity becomes an effort to justify it” — Barbara Tuchman, The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam (1984. p. 245). In the 20th-century but still fun party game called Telephone, people sit in a circle and someone whispers a phrase or sentence to the More

by David Griscom @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:55:58 PST 2018

The stock market, for all of its seeming mystery, is more of an emotional barometer for the rich than a reflection of material production. Abstracted from the lived experiences of those it exploits, it reflects the jubilation and depression of the wealthy. On Monday, the Dow dropped 1,600 points the largest point decline in one More

by phu quoc @ Phu Quoc

A Dog's Life on Phu Quoc Island Recently we caught up with “Jimmy“, a cute little dog living on the main island of Phu Quoc, along with his two owners. The following is an interview from Jimmy's perspective that will offer those of you who are planning on bringing a pet to Phu Quoc some insight from both a local ... Read More

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by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Mon Jan 08 03:12:18 PST 2018

One of the things I love about living in Bangkok is that it’s super simple for me to get away to the beach whenever I want. Though many like to go to Koh Samui or Phuket, my favorite getaway is to the island of Koh Chang. After a 5 hour drive from Bangkok and 40 …

by Colin Todhunter @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:41:44 PST 2018

Richard John Roberts is a prominent biochemist and molecular biologist. On his recent visits to India, he has talked about the supposed virtues of genetically modified (GM) food and crops, while attacking people who have valid concerns about the technology. In 2015, while in Mysore, he implied the denial of GM food to people in developing More

Ms Nguyen Thi Thanh is The Lunch Lady. Her famous 'rotating menu' (she serves a different dish each day) is a huge draw for locals, tourists & foodies from around the world. I ate lunch here everyday for a week to see how good it really is... Continue reading →

by EdibleCravings @ Edible Cravings

Mon Jun 02 17:15:14 PDT 2014

Finally, I’ve tried the infamous Schlurp Milk Tea and the new Schlurp Iced Tea. If you haven’t read my bottled milk tea battle, you could read about it here. Ever since I’ve posted that, there have been people recommending Schlurp so I searched all over the metro to try what everybody’s been talking about. So far […]

by eatprayjade @ eatprayjade

Mon May 08 21:59:23 PDT 2017

Michelin-starred 福和慧 Fu He Hui is a gem in Shanghai’s fine dining scene. For lunch and dinner, you can select from four different vegetarian prix fixe menus (ranging 380RMB-780RMB), including a seasonal special. For first timers, I would recommend trying the ‘classic’ Fu He Hui menu. From decor to food, Fu He Hui is a gourmand’s oasis in the center of Shanghai city. Come with the expectation that you’ll pay a premium for your meal and prepared to be impressed. *I dined with a party of 4 so the below pictures are a mix of the classic 780 RMB menu and the 580 RMB menu. My dream plate of amuse-bouches. Left is 百叶包, a tofu pouch full of 马兰头, a really fragrant vegetable known as Indian Kalimeris. In the middle is 糖醋“排骨”, classic sweet and sour “pork.” In this case, pork was substituted with king oyster mushrooms wrapped around burdock roots. Lastly, on the right is marinated tofu shaped into a traditional bottle gourd shape. I adored this soup, the consommé had really deep flavors and was an absolute feast for the eyes. Look at …

by the Blind Cook @ The Blind Cook

Tue Jan 09 07:00:17 PST 2018

Before ringing in the new year with a healthy vegan recipe, telling you about my recent snowboard trip to Whistler, and filling you in on our Christmas plans, I was narrating my last travel to Vietnam where I finally found the best bowl of pho in Saigon. During this vacation, my family and I also […]

by Russell Mokhiber @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:49:41 PST 2018

Lissa Lucas traveled the 100 miles from her home in Cairo, West Virginia to the state capitol in Charleston yesterday to testify against an oil and gas industry sponsored bill (HB 4268) that would allow companies to drill on minority mineral owners’ land without their consent. Lucas began to testify to the House Judiciary Committee, More

by Marck @ The Marocharim Experiment

Mon Oct 16 06:13:09 PDT 2017

I woke up one day with Japan on my mind. The Japanese have a bunch of wonderful words and phrases for everything, but it’s always somehow lost in translation when you experience it here. A quick dinner at a ramen shop, for example, always starts with a chorus of “irasshaimase”—spoken in such a way that […]

by robert @ Talk Vietnam

Mon Feb 12 12:36:07 PST 2018

The ceremony was also attended by Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty and other NA officials. House No. 67 was numbered after the year of its construction in 1967. It was built under a direction of the Politburo and served as the accommodation and working place of President Ho Chi Minh during the war against the […]

by thehungriestpanda @ The Hungriest Panda

Sat Sep 14 22:53:32 PDT 2013

It’s been quite awhile since I’ve done a restaurant review here in Shanghai. There has been a flurry of new restaurant openings recently but few have caught my eye until the recent opening of 1515 West Chophouse in the new Jingan Shangri-La Hotel. I’m not a big steak eater per se so I don’t typically get too excited about new steakhouses opening in Shanghai, but after reading about the Wagyu steak sandwiches on the lunch menu at 1515 West, I […]

by Huyen Pham @ Phu Quoc

Hon Thom Island: A look Back The new Phu Quoc Cable Car will bring Hon Thom Island into the global spotlight and plans for the transformation of this bean shaped island, Phu Quoc Districts second largest, into an ecotourism destination will be executed and thus forever transforming the land and the lives of all of Hon Thom's inhabitants. Here is a look ... Read More

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by Marck @ The Marocharim Experiment

Sat Mar 04 07:58:57 PST 2017

“We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried. Most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita; Vishnu is trying to persuade the prince that he should do his duty, and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form, and […]

by Marck @ The Marocharim Experiment

Wed May 17 08:31:55 PDT 2017

May 20, 2017: Postscript here. Alex Tizon’s heartbreaking personal essay on his complicated relationship with his family’s katulong, Lola Eudocia Pulido, is making waves for all the right reasons. It is a brilliant piece of journalism. It is a wonderful breath of fresh air from the repetitive aspects of the 24-hour news cycle. It is […]

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Sun Jan 21 22:30:38 PST 2018

Tokyo is vast. Every time I travel here I’m amazed by how big the city is. Even coming from a metropolis like London, this place seems to go on forever. Which is great, because each time I visit I find more to do. On this particular trip, I have 3 days in Tokyo and I […] Read more...

by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Wed Nov 15 20:14:35 PST 2017

When a lot of us think of France, we think of the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe: in short, we think of Paris. But, like any country, France is much more than its most famous monuments and locations. When we get out of Paris, and out of the largest and most […]

by robert @ Talk Vietnam

Mon Feb 12 12:36:11 PST 2018

The Party chief made the statement at a February 12 reception for French Ambassador Bertrand Lortholary in Hanoi, during which he said Vietnam and France have maintained long-standing historical and cultural ties and fine traditional friendship while both have similar interests and great potential for expanding cooperation in diverse fields. The two nations celebrate 45th […]

by Kaitlyn Mah @ Where to, Gumshoe?

Wed Jul 13 07:02:56 PDT 2016

July 12, 2016 Today’s post is going to be pretty boring. Phu Quoc is the first place we’ve been to this trip where we’re happy to just hang out at the resort and do nothing. I guess you can say it’s a vacation from a “vacation”. Our first night here was good. There was some … Continue reading "Phu Quoc (Day 134): Our Most Relaxing Day Yet"

by Nozomi Hayase @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:50:30 PST 2018

Transhumanism is knocking at the door. Dubbed as Humanity+ or H+, the idea to radically revolutionize humanity has emerged in the last decades as a global intellectual movement. With a slogan of melding humans with the machine, it aims to radically alter human nature by means of technological advancement. Proponents of transhumanism envision a human More

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Thu Jan 25 06:15:34 PST 2018

In the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, a collection of bamboo & palm-thatch huts on wooden stilts above a sea of lotus flowers, offer a night in a hammock or on a futon under a mosquito net, just a few feet above the frogs, the fish & the flowers... Continue reading →

by Books Bites Brews @ Books Bites Brews

Sat Dec 03 16:16:25 PST 2016

Hi-tech, automatic, advanced, convenient. This is how one would describe Japan and its do-it-yourself philosophy. Since the cost of labor is high, technological achievements allow individuals to fend for themselves in daily activities that in other countries would be put...

by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Mon Jan 15 22:04:04 PST 2018

I took my visiting family to Ayutthaya to explore the ancient ruins of this once historical capital city of Thailand. After an entire day of site exploring, we capped off the experience with a wonderful meal and view at sala ayutthaya (the name is intentionally all lowercase ((official Facebook page)). This oasis located in heart …

by Stanley L. Cohen @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 01:05:44 PST 2018

Like its predecessor movement decades ago in South Africa, assessing BDS success today necessarily rubs up against the tension between the hasbara (propaganda) of Israel and its reality as an effective organizing tool against it throughout the world.
Though Israel has repeatedly claimed BDS has proven to be so much a failed venture, it’s a contention very much in desperate search of fact. Indeed, to the contrary, one need only look at the many hundreds of millions of dollars that Israel spends yearly in various anti-BDS efforts to see that its impact is not just productive, but poses a dynamic threat to the status quo ante in Israel. More

by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Wed Nov 08 20:33:17 PST 2017

Introducing the “Passport to People” Travel Interviews where I’ll take you around the globe, via inspiring, creative souls I’ve met while traveling! I met Liv during college at UMass Boston and immediately thought to myself, “this girl is going places.” And indeed, she has fulfilled that prophecy in every sense of the phrase: she’s followed […]

Saigon's Nguyen Thi Thanh---better known simply as 'The Lunch Lady'---skyrocketed onto the tourist trail after Anthony Bourdain visited her roadside eatery on No Reservations. One of the most interesting things about her restaurant is its daily rotating menu.

by Ramzy Baroud @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:51:11 PST 2018

For a brief historical moment, Alexis Tsipras and his political party, Syriza, ignited hope that Greece could resurrect a long-dormant Leftist tide in Europe. A new Greece was being born out of the pangs of pain of economic austerity, imposed by the European Union and its overpowering economic institutions – a troika so ruthless, it More

by Richard Moser @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:56:36 PST 2018

“Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and establish such creative tension that a community that has constantly refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue. It seeks so to dramatize the issue that it can no longer be ignored…there is a type of of constructive nonviolent tension that is necessary for More

by Andrew Day @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:57:33 PST 2018

There are two Irans – one mythical, one historical. According to the myth, Iran is a global pariah, an unmitigated menace to its population, a foe to friends of peace and progress – terror itself. This implacable nemesis of democratic ideals flouts treaties and norms in its psychotic quest for apocalyptic weaponry. America’s role in More

by Books Bites Brews @ Books Bites Brews

Sat Jan 07 21:05:09 PST 2017

2 November 2016. It was my third day in Tokyo, and I was a man on a mission. Tsukiji Market I had originally planned on going alone to the Tsukiji Market auction on the day before, perhaps waiting out the...

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Wed Jan 24 22:30:52 PST 2018

It’s not every day I’m greeted by a pumpkin. But Naoshima is not an everyday place. As my ferry pulls in, a sunset sky lights up Yayoi Kusama’s ladybug-spotted sculpture and I know my time on this island will be nothing short of magical. Naoshima, Japan’s Art Island Naoshima is Japan’s art island. Known for […] Read more...

by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Wed Dec 27 21:49:09 PST 2017

In May ’17 we went on a trip to the UNESCO world heritage site, Luang Prabang, Laos. It was my first trip after recovering from a broken ankle and I was nervous. But I had no need to be nervous as the town is so laid back, its people are so friendly and helpful, and …

by the Blind Cook @ The Blind Cook

Wed Jan 31 11:15:41 PST 2018

Sunday is the Super Bowl, and if you’re hosting or going to a potluck, here’s an easy, game-worthy dish. Even better, it’s healthy for those of you who are trying to eat less carbs this year. Best yet, you can pull the whole thing together in less than an hour in your Instant Pot. I’ve […]

by Leanne Mirandilla @ The Loop HK

Sun Feb 04 22:49:21 PST 2018

From our Hot Seat series. Sara Tang first founded sex toy party business, Passionately Yours, in 2011. More than merely selling sex toys, the “pleasure education” parties also equipped participants with the information and attitude that would enable them to bring more passion and inspiration to their sex lives. Tang might have shut the doors on […]

by Kaitlyn Mah @ Where to, Gumshoe?

Mon Jul 11 21:16:12 PDT 2016

July 11, 2016 Our “long” (Tim: I added the quotes) day of travel started at 9am this morning. We checked out after a quick last breakfast at our hotel in George Town and hopped into a cab to take us to Penang International Airport. The front desk suggested leaving the hotel at 9am just in … Continue reading "Penang/HCMC/Phu Quoc (Day 133): Are We There Yet?"

by Marck @ The Marocharim Experiment

Thu Nov 30 06:11:44 PST 2017

Philbert Dy’s tweet made me think a bit. See, there’s something about “loving writing.” Ten years ago, I’d probably say that Mr. Dy is right. After all, I was a young man of 22, as eager as any impressionable young writer would have been. Now, it just doesn’t seem that way anymore. I write every once […]

by Tim @ Where to, Gumshoe?

Mon Aug 29 11:33:03 PDT 2016

During our month down under, Kait and I got to spend 7 days in New Zealand with my sister and her husband. Cost wise, we were expecting it to be similar to Australia, with the added advantage of splitting certain costs with another couple. Let’s see how we did. Accommodations: $140.84 Food: $357.11 Transportation: $361.84 … Continue reading "Spending Summary: New Zealand"

by robert @ Talk Vietnam

Mon Feb 12 11:11:57 PST 2018

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives French Ambassador Bertrand Lortholary. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of VietnamNguyen Phu Trong hosted French Ambassador Bertrand Lortholary in Hanoi onFebruary 12, affirming that Vietnam wants to further promote friendship andcooperation with France in the coming time. The Party chief stressed […]

by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Mon Oct 30 18:51:41 PDT 2017

Ho Chi Minh City may have eclipsed Hanoi as Vietnam’s most populace city, but one cannot forget that Hanoi, Vietnam is the political heart of the nation, the capital of one of the world’s last communist fronts. They say that Hanoi is the most Asian city of all Asian cities. Personally, it’s hard to dictate […]

by Kevin Martin @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:51:03 PST 2018

President Donald Trump’s edict for the Pentagon to hold a military parade in Washington actually makes sense in a sick way. Shouldn’t we taxpayers get to see the missiles, warheads, tanks, drones, guns and other warfare hardware that over half of federal discretionary spending goes toward every year? Our tax dollars at work! But then, More

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Sun Jan 07 22:30:53 PST 2018

A new year isn’t the only thing I’m excited about right now. I’m also celebrating the 8-year anniversary of making the transition to full-time blogging. I quit my day job at the beginning of 2010, turned the A Lady in London blog into a business, and haven’t looked back since. Full-Time Blogging The transition was […] Read more...

by AsiaLIFE @ AsiaLIFE Vietnam

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Fri Nov 24 03:44:46 PST 2017

Covering nearly 200km of completely empty beach, coastal back-roads lead from the old imperial capital of Hue to the beach city of Dong Hoi. Scattered with thousands of traditional-style tombs, this coastal region is rarely explored by foreign visitors... Continue reading →

by Barbara @ The Dropout Diaries

by Books Bites Brews @ Books Bites Brews

Thu Feb 02 02:43:08 PST 2017

Just a few words on some of the restaurants we dined at in Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan. Yasuke, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a theme park in the southern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, around an hour’s drive...

by eatprayjade @ eatprayjade

Sun Sep 24 21:32:43 PDT 2017

The ‘World’s Best Chocolate Cake’ can now be found in the backstreets of Tokyo’s Omotesando area. Bubó is a Barcelona-based patisserie known for its beautifully designed cakes and artisanal chocolates. On my recent trip to Japan, I visited Bubó’s Tokyo outpost to try Xabina, the chocolate creation that received the ‘World’s Best Chocolate Cake’ mention at the 2005 World Pastry Cup in Lyon. Worth the trek? Absolutely. The Xabina cake is velvety, rich, and a chocolate masterpiece. I enjoyed the chocolate macaron on top and the chocolate mousse inside is a cloud. I’ll reserve judgment on whether it’s the world’s best chocolate cake because there are simply too many chocolate creations I haven’t tried yet. But to date, it is certainly the best and most gorgeous chocolate cake I’ve had. When you visit Bubó in Tokyo, try not to be too distracted by the amazing chocolate gallery on the first floor and head straight up to the Cafe. Once you’re seated, your server will bring you a beautifully detailed cake menu for you to peruse. Other than the award-winning Xabina we …

by Leanne Mirandilla @ The Loop HK

Sun Feb 11 22:28:24 PST 2018

We’ve all seen them: once Chinese New Year is about to roll around, restaurants and hotels across the city begin stocking up on boxes of the sticky puddings. You might’ve tasted one of the savory versions (蘿蔔糕 lau bat go, AKA turnip cake — but it’s really made from radish!) at a regular dim sum […]

by Books Bites Brews @ Books Bites Brews

Sat Dec 03 18:45:00 PST 2016

Traveling with a baby meant that I would not be able to really check out the craft beer pub scene in Tokyo. However, on a Sunday afternoon walking tour from Shibuya to Yoyogi Park and Harajuku, fate would have it...

by Andrea Lo @ The Loop HK

Tue Feb 06 05:57:50 PST 2018

Say no to your sad al-desko meal in front of YouTube and hit the streets for some fresh air and a much needed break from the daily grind. Your body will thank you for it. Here are some creative ways to take full advantage of your lunch hour. Take a Nap Ever wanted to get […]

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Sun Jan 14 22:30:24 PST 2018

I’m skiing in Japan today. I’ve wanted to ski here for a long time, and I’m excited to finally experience what everyone says is the best powder in the world. But Japan isn’t the only good spot to ski, and if you’re looking for inspiration for where to hit the slopes, today I bring you […] Read more...

by Thuymi @ Adventure Faktory 🌍 A platform gathering inspiring travel experiences to inspire people to travel more and live abroad.

Thu Feb 08 02:28:33 PST 2018

This place is ideal for afterwork drinks followed with dinner or friends gathering. The service is excellent The food you need to order is the Spicy Crab Pasta We loved ambiance of the restaurant and the music...

by Paul Street @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 01:05:42 PST 2018

Donald Trump has been struggling with historically unmatched low approval ratings – in the middle and high 30s for the most part – across most of his presidency. That is hardly surprising, given the ridiculous Boss Tweet’s relentlessly racist, sexist, plutocratic, eco-cidal, narcissistic, childish, and militantly un-presidential behavior. Like Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush before him but on a significantly bigger scale, Trump has made a laughingstock out of the United States. Trump’s disgusting and idiotic conduct in the White House is all too obviously consistent with Trump’s disgraceful history since long before he became a serious presidential candidate. More

by phu quoc @ Phu Quoc

Fly Cams (Drones) On Phu Quoc – The Top 5 Drones equipped with HD camera's, GPS, and programmable flight paths are all the rage right in Vietnam. The following are the 5 best Fly Cam videos made on Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam: 1. Phu Quoc Island Tour By Flycam 2. Vinpearl Golf And Vinpearlland Phu Quoc By Air 3. ... Read More

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by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Wed Feb 07 22:30:47 PST 2018

It’s early morning in Bath. I woke up with the sunrise, and now I have the streets to myself. I wander up to The Circus and around the Royal Crescent, taking in the golden stone buildings and relishing the quiet. This fleeting experience is the highlight of my spontaneous weekend getaway to Bath, but it’s […] Read more...

by Jack Random @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:47:29 PST 2018

Corporate America is having a party. In the age of Trump they get everything they want and the markets are rallying like it’s never going to end. All hail the Donald! The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed from approximately 20,000 to 26,000 since the election of Trump. Standard & Poor’s 500 went from roughly 2,300 to 2,800 and the More

by thehungriestpanda @ The Hungriest Panda

Sat Aug 24 22:27:32 PDT 2013

Before I met my husband I was somewhat of a workaholic. I loved what I was doing and gave it my all, working long hours to climb the corporate ladder only to then work even harder to prove I was worthy of those promotions. Coming home exhausted every day, I would almost always throw a salad together for dinner as it was easy, fast, and hard to mess up. The contents of my fridge during those days was what you […]

by Books Bites Brews @ Books Bites Brews

Sat Jan 21 22:13:22 PST 2017

Kappabashi-Dori, also known as Kappabashi Kitchen Town or Kitchen Street, was one of my must-visits. It’s where chefs and home cooks do their kitchen supply shopping in Tokyo. After a heavy buffet lunch at Musashi in Asakusa View Hotel, we...

by CP Editor @ www.counterpunch.org

by Leanne Mirandilla @ The Loop HK

Sun Jan 28 23:27:17 PST 2018

An elevator convo with Silvana and Cecilia Leung. See here for more from our Next Up series. What do you do? We are founders of Hong Kong Foodie tasting tours, a food tour operator in Hong Kong that’s passionate about spreading Hong Kong’s culinary culture. How does your business work? Led by true locals from this […]

by Thomas Knapp @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:50:47 PST 2018

Peace between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) suddenly seems closer than ever as the 2018 Winter Olympics open in Pyeongchang on February 9. The North is contributing athletes to a bi-national team with the South, and also sending a delegation that includes its head of state More

by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Thu Jan 18 19:09:50 PST 2018

Presenting ‘Munich, Germany’ according to blogger Roobens Fils of Been Around The Globe. The “Whereabouts” series is now taking guests! Have a location to share? Pitch your idea here. When you ask someone “Have you ever been to Munich, Germany?“, either you will hear “No” or “Yeah I went there, for the Oktoberfest festival, I […]

by EdibleCravings @ Edible Cravings

Sun Jun 08 15:00:20 PDT 2014

I love Salmon and I love Chuck’s Grub so when they added Royal Salmon Burger to their menu, I immediately wanted to try them. If you’ve been reading my blog from the very beginning, you may have read me rave about their fish & chips. Well if you haven’t you could read it here. Of […]

by Binoy Kampmark @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:50:06 PST 2018

“Horse-trading determines who goes to jail and for how long. That is what plea bargaining is. It is not some adjunct to the criminal justice system; it is the criminal justice system.” US Supreme Court Justice Kennedy (2012) The February 5 decision of the British court refusing to permit the extradition of hactivist Lauri Love More

by EdibleCravings @ Edible Cravings

Thu Aug 21 15:00:00 PDT 2014

I went to Ilocos in April with Ivan and his friends. Let me share with you my travel experience to Ilocos. Our journey to Ilocos started on April 24. My boyfriend and I met his friends in SM MOA since we will meet the driver there. Around 9:30 PM we departed SM MOA. We arrived […]

by Steve Horn @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:53:27 PST 2018

Over the past year, oil and gas industry plans to build a petrochemical refining and storage hub along the Ohio River have steadily gained traction. Proponents hope this potential hub, which would straddle Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky, could someday rival the industrial corridor found along the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana. Those plans center around creating what is known More

by the Blind Cook @ The Blind Cook

Thu Jan 18 11:15:17 PST 2018

Back in October, I was invited to collaborate with Alvin Schultz of MasterChef fame and cook at the Eat Drink Experience Underground. The Underground is a supper club based in Houston where each event is an intimate dining affair with a highly creative, themed tasting menu. For this particular collab, we did a brunch-themed tasting […]

by Graham Peebles @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:46:28 PST 2018

Christmas may seem like a distant memory but the environmental effect of the annual consumer frenzy, over-indulgence and extravagance is lasting damage. And year on year the cost to the planet grows. For the best part of a week in early January the street in which I live in London was littered with mountains of More

by William Hawes @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:53:15 PST 2018

“The more people I meet, the happier I become.” -Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot In the interregnum, we find ourselves as citizens waiting…for something. We bide our time with pablums, social media, or sports, or even pseudo-political debates. Many have insulated themselves from real issues: economic, social, and ecological justice. Capitalism imposes a state of captivity, More

by Jackie Bryant @ Life & Thyme

by Rohullah Naderi @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:59:06 PST 2018

One of the stated objectives of coalition forces led by the U.S. to invade Afghanistan in 2001 was to overthrow the Taliban from power and help Afghans form a democratic and relatively stable government. The main objective of getting rid of the extremist group – the Taliban, was to defeat terrorism spearheaded by Osama bin More

by Ralph Nader @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:47:25 PST 2018

Up against four decades of megacorporate erosion of wrongfully injured Americans’ access to our courts, trial lawyers are wondering what use is left of the Seventh Amendment, our constitutional right to trial by jury? Indentured lawmakers pass laws blocking or obstructing harmed individuals who are simply seeking fair compensation for their medical expenses, wage loss More

by Marck @ The Marocharim Experiment

Tue Apr 18 09:23:49 PDT 2017

Try to bear with me here: Philippine Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte is a lot like a professional wrestler. Perhaps even for his most ardent supporters, Duterte is not exactly the most articulate or eloquent Chief Executive we ever had. But that espouses a certain kind of eloquence: one that assumes that everyone exists in polite society. […]

by Joseph Natoli @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:53:38 PST 2018

“Imagine it is the spring of 2019. A bottom-feeding website, perhaps tied to Russia, “surfaces” video…” Henry J. Farrell and Rick Perstein, “Our Hackable Political Future,” The New York Times, February 5, 2018 “Facebook appeals to your lizard brain — primarily fear and anger…And with smart phones, they’ve got you for every waking moment.” Nellie More

President Donald Trump at the annual National Prayer Breakfast this year largely avoided discussing policy, including his controversial stance on the diplomatic status of Jerusalem – a big topic for the large number of evangelicals in the audience. But he still made a speech that would appeal to his evangelical supporters and Christian nationalists – those that believe the US should pass laws that reflect their view of Christianity.

by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Tue Jan 30 06:12:05 PST 2018

It’s no secret that I love good food. But one thing that I love just as much as good food is a good craft beer. There are many bars in Bangkok that focus on offering a bevy of craft beers (some with seemingly endless rows of taps). But Hair of the Dog (official website) focuses …

by Ramsay Liem @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:54:12 PST 2018

Never before has North Korea loomed so large in the U.S. imagination. No longer just a problem “over there,” North Korea has emerged as a much more immediate threat, one with the power to unleash nuclear Armageddon on not only East Asian but also North American shores. Months of “fire and fury” exchanges between the More

by Thuymi @ Adventure Faktory 🌍 A platform gathering inspiring travel experiences to inspire people to travel more and live abroad.

Thu Feb 01 13:14:54 PST 2018

Fujairah is more famously known for Snoopy Island, the best place in the United Arab Emirates to do some snorkelling. Great news now because not too far from it, this luxurious resort opened its doors in...

by Oren Peleg @ Life & Thyme

by thehungriestpanda @ The Hungriest Panda

Mon Dec 02 00:53:28 PST 2013

One can never have too many cookbooks. But with the world going digital, cookbooks today are being downloaded on tablets and almost any recipe can be found online. Although it certainly makes things more convenient, I still love grabbing my favorite cookbooks from the bookshelf, flipping through their glossy pages and finding inspiration from the beautiful photographs. Sadly, I have to admit that of all the cookbooks I own, I’ve probably only made a handful of recipes from each — […]

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Sun Jan 28 22:30:57 PST 2018

If Tokyo is the head of Japan, Kyoto is the heart. A number of people have told me that, and now I’m here and starting to see it. With historic streets and temples galore, this city shows Japanese culture and tradition at its best. With 3 days in Kyoto, I plan to see the highlights […] Read more...

by the Blind Cook @ The Blind Cook

Thu Jan 11 09:32:07 PST 2018

If I had to pick my top five noodle soup dishes, won ton noodle soup would definitely make the cut, along with pho, ramen, and bun bo Hue. (I know that’s only four noodle soups—I’m not sure which would be the fifth.) There is something so comforting, savory, and yet so simple about a bowl […]

by Kaitlyn Mah @ Where to, Gumshoe?

Fri Jul 15 20:35:41 PDT 2016

July 15, 2016 We woke up earlier today to get ready for our flight back to Saigon, which was at 10:25am. We had a fairly quick breakfast and made sure we each had one of the caramel flans for the last time – they were really good! After checking out, Billy was there to see how … Continue reading "Phu Quoc/Saigon (Day 137): Back to the Chaos"

by James McEnteer @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:49:25 PST 2018

One of the world’s great civilizations, the Maya, flourished in southern Mexico and parts of Central America for more than three thousand years. From about 2000 BC until the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century AD, various Mayan centers rose in their far-flung territories in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Maya peoples More

by Books Bites Brews @ Books Bites Brews

Fri Jan 06 16:00:31 PST 2017

The Shin-Okachimachi area of Taito-ku, Tokyo – where we crashed for a few nights with family – is relatively relaxed and laid back compared to the rest of the bustling megapolis. There aren’t many attractions in the area, although touristy areas...

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Fri Jan 05 03:48:11 PST 2018

Thanks to new coastal roads, it's now possible to ride from Saigon to Hoi An, and beyond to Dong Hoi, following the coast all the way & avoiding the busy main artery of Highway 1 for the vast majority of the route. This is a salty, sunny, sandy & scenic road trip.... Continue reading →

by Rob Urie @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 01:05:41 PST 2018

Prior to the 2016 presidential election, if one were to ask what single act could seal a new Cold War with Russia, align liberals and progressives with the operational core of the American military-industrial-surveillance complex, expose the preponderance of left-activism as an offshoot of Democratic Party operations and consign most of what remained to personal More

by the Blind Cook @ The Blind Cook

Tue Jan 23 11:51:00 PST 2018

This year, I got my banh chung practice in a month early because I was asked to do an interview with Vietnam Television for a Lunar New Year special feature to air around Tet, which is February 16th. After the usual sit-down interview, we shot some B-roll of me making banh chung with Alvin, my […]

by robert @ Talk Vietnam

Mon Feb 12 12:36:07 PST 2018

This is in recognition of the Chinese diplomat’s positive contributions to Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership during his term of office in Vietnam. Earlier, Hong Xiaoyong was also honoured with the insignia “For Peace and Friendship among Nations”, the most notable reward of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), for his contributions to boosting ties between […]

by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Fri Dec 15 19:54:27 PST 2017

Christmas is less than 10 days away! Continuing on with the 2017 edition of the “Traveler’s Holiday Gift Guide,” I have twenty-four more worldly holiday gift ideas for all the globetrotters and even some for the armchair traveler. And feel free to enter not one, but TWO giveaways at the bottom of the page! […]

by Kaitlyn Mah @ Where to, Gumshoe?

Wed Jul 13 22:20:40 PDT 2016

July 13, 2016 Today I woke up to sun but then it was short lived as it began to pour like crazy shortly after. I lay in bed thinking that we wouldn’t be able to rent a scooter and go around the island. I trust Tim’s driving skills but the rain here is crazy and … Continue reading "Phu Quoc (Day 135): Scootering in the Sun"

by Tim @ Where to, Gumshoe?

Mon Aug 08 12:44:15 PDT 2016

So, clearly I’ve fallen (very) behind on these spending summaries, considering Kait and I are back in Vancouver now. I still think they might be useful for people considering trips to these locations though, so I plan to write one for each country that we visited. We spent 23 nights in Australia, and we anticipated … Continue reading "Spending Summary: Australia"

by the Blind Cook @ The Blind Cook

Thu Dec 28 10:00:27 PST 2017

You don’t fear what you don’t see. That’s my motto when it comes to why I decided to pick up snowboarding after I lost my vision. I snowboarded for the first time five years ago and have gone on an average of one trip (2 days each) per season. I skipped last season, so when […]

by thehungriestpanda @ The Hungriest Panda

Thu Jul 18 07:20:21 PDT 2013

Potato Head Beach Club was the perfect way to end our week-long vacation in Bali. It ended up being one of our favorite places that we checked out. Although it’s not necessarily an experience that’s unique or authentic to Indonesia per se, it exudes a sense of coolness and luxury that’s often associated with a holiday in Bali. When we arrived it was a feast for the senses. The reasons I love this place are endless…. The architecture itself was […]

by Huyen Pham @ Phu Quoc

From sweden To Phu Quoc with love We recently caught up with a newly engaged couple from Sweden who visited Phu Quoc in 2017. The following is their account of the island. Interview Tell us a little about yourself. Who are you and where are you from? → My name is Mikael Bellon and my fiances name is Sarita Sihvonen, ... Read More

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by John McMurtry @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:54:35 PST 2018

As US threats of destroying North Korea and US-led embargo continue to deprive its citizens of their means of life and infrastructure maintenance – just as with Iraq from 1991-2001 under the phoney pretext of Iraq’s “weapons of mass destruction” – only the recently published Open Letter to the International Criminal Court on the Genocide More

by Andrew Levine @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:58:33 PST 2018

Throughout most of human history, building and maintaining infrastructure was the work of political authorities -- or religious authorities, insofar as there was a difference. The one compelled compliance directly through the use or threat of force, the other through theological beliefs and practices, coercively enforced when necessary.
With the rise of capitalism, the invisible hand of the market sometimes took the place of the visible hand of the state. But just as theocratic authority rests ultimately on force, so does the authority of markets in private property regimes. More

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Thu Jan 04 22:30:39 PST 2018

There’s so much to do in London that I could spend my whole life here and never feel like I’ve ticked all the boxes. But some things happen every year, so I get a second (and third, and tenth) chance. As such, today I want to share 51 things to do in London in 2018 […] Read more...

by the Blind Cook @ The Blind Cook

Fri Feb 09 11:26:56 PST 2018

Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, and though the hubs and I never celebrate with much fanfare, sometimes it’s a good excuse to cook a nice meal together at home. Everywhere I go, people often ask if the hubs cooks at all. The truth is, he is a great cook. He is the workhorse behind all of […]

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Wed Jan 10 22:30:44 PST 2018

I don’t know about you, but cold weather isn’t my thing. I realize this sounds odd coming from someone who chooses to live in London, but it’s the truth. Even when I lived in San Francisco I used to escape to Hawaii for Christmas. So over the years I’ve gotten good at finding warm pockets […] Read more...

by Patrick Cockburn @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:56:20 PST 2018

Turkey is recruiting and retraining Isis fighters to lead its invasion of the Kurdish enclave of Afrin in northern Syria, according to an ex-Isis source. “Most of those who are fighting in Afrin against the YPG [People’s Protection Units] are Isis, though Turkey has trained them to change their assault tactics,” said Faraj, a former More

by Wilfred Burchett @ www.counterpunch.org

Mon Feb 12 00:53:17 PST 2018

How does one build a modern army from scratch without holding state power and without arms or money, and with only a handful of dedicated men with faith to form the first nucleus? Fidel Castro did it by secretly training a few devoted followers in the jungles of Latin America, disembarking 82 strong from the More

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Thu Feb 01 22:30:20 PST 2018

I’d never heard of Kanazawa before we booked our trip. My boyfriend and I needed somewhere to stop on the way from Kyoto to our ski resort in Nozawa, and friends recommended it. So we booked ourselves 2 days in Kanazawa and decided to see where life took us. And we’re so glad we did. […] Read more...

by phu quoc @ Phu Quoc

Teaching English On Phu Quoc Island Teaching English on a tropical island… it is what most millennials who travel abroad dream of. Here is one living that dream. Meet Thomas from Holland. For the past 3 years he has lived in Saigon however this year he wanted to try something different and live on the paradise archipelago of Phu ... Read More

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by robert @ Talk Vietnam

Mon Feb 12 11:14:08 PST 2018

A beverage factory invested by a Japanese in Binh Duong province (Source: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam becomes an attractivedestination for Japanese investors as the country’s investment climate has been improvedin recent years, said an economist from Waseda University, Japan. Prof. Tran Van Tho, who is also member of the Economic Advisory Groupfor Prime Minister […]

by Alex Davis @ Life & Thyme

by Marck @ The Marocharim Experiment

Sat May 20 02:02:28 PDT 2017

“Unpack” is a word used a lot over the past few days to describe reactions to “My Family’s Slave;” it is a verb that captures the Filipino-ness of it all. How we unpack balikbayan boxes, how we unpack things when we move homes, how we unpack things when we settle into a place like America. […]

by Books Bites Brews @ Books Bites Brews

Tue Jan 17 03:14:33 PST 2017

One of my favorite Android games was Kairosoft’s Sushi Spinnery, where the player builds and manages his own kaitenzushi (also known as conveyor belt o r sushi train restaurants). Actually dining in one wasn’t on the top of my Tokyo...

by Huyen Pham @ Phu Quoc

From The Philippines To Phu Quoc with love It's more fun in Phu Quoc! We recently caught up with Leziel Sacote Pagalan, a Filipino (pinay to be exact), expat living and working on Phu Quoc Island with 10 of her friends. The following is her expat story, which should be interesting as she herself is from an island nation. ... Read More

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by Joe Emersberger @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:48:06 PST 2018

The Washington Post editorial board (2/5/2018) says that the results of a February 4 referendum show that Ecuador bucks the authoritarian trend Well I’m glad somebody in the western media finally weighed in from that perspective. I’m kidding of course. As I noted in a piece I wrote for FAIR, there has been no other More

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by EdibleCravings @ Edible Cravings

Tue Aug 19 15:00:28 PDT 2014

Hello dear readers! I’m sorry for the lack of posts. I never stopped eating and taking pictures of food, thinking that I’ll be reviewing them, but I just didn’t have time to type up posts. You see, I quit my old job and got a new job. Applying for jobs is pretty stressful and tiring. […]

This particular street food stall - Lunch Lady was brought to fame after its exposure on famous food critic, Anthony Bordain’s show. Nonetheless, The Lunch Lady was and still is popular for locals in the neighborhood. It has a seemingly ‘omakase’ (it means ‘leave it to the chef’ in Japanese ) concep

Parents go to any extreme to help their kids when they need it. Same was this dad who dedicated hours of his daily routine just to draw attractive and fun artwork on his son’s lunch bag. When he realised his little boy was an introvert and had issues initiating conversation and making friends, he came ...

by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Sun Jan 28 20:31:54 PST 2018

I recently had the opportunity to speak at a Meetup event attended by fellow travel enthusiasts in Bangkok. I was asked to speak about a country that folks might find interesting. So I decided to speak about my previous country of residence, Niger. As nervous as I was to speak in public, I rather enjoyed …

by Kaitlyn Mah @ Where to, Gumshoe?

Sat Jul 16 07:09:27 PDT 2016

July 16, 2016 Today is our very last full day of this trip! We can’t believe how fast these past 4.5 months went. We’re feeling a mixture of emotions as we begin our long day of travel early tomorrow morning. On one hand, we’re really excited to see all our family and friends and on … Continue reading "Saigon/Ho Chi Minh (Day 138): Our Last Day"

by Jose-Antonio Orosco @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:50:47 PST 2018

President Trump laid out a new plan for immigration reform in his State of the Union address. It calls for building a wall with Mexico, a path to citizenship for Dreamers, and eliminating family sponsorship or chain migration policies. It’s not clear whether Congress will pick up on these suggestions but one thing seems obvious: More

by Alison Stine @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:50:29 PST 2018

My southeastern Ohio town in the Appalachian foothills is a small, rural place where the demolition derby is a hot ticket, Walmart is the biggest store, and people in the surrounding villages must often drive for 30 minutes to grocery shop. We hold the unfortunate distinction of being the poorest county in the state: an area that More

by EdibleCravings @ Edible Cravings

Sun Jun 01 00:40:48 PDT 2014

I have heard so much about La Cocina de Tita Moning so when they had a deal going on in Deal Grocer, I bought one. Ivan and I ate at La Cocina de Tita Moning last March and I definitely enjoyed the fine dining experience in an ancestral home. La Cocina de Tita Moning is […]

by George Wuerthner @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:50:59 PST 2018

Across the country, the growing popularity of mountain biking is increasingly a threat to our wildlands, even in designated wilderness. Some mountain biking advocates promote the idea that their sport is compatible with the goals, and even the legal obligations of federal land management agencies that manage wilderness. Yet my feeling is that mountain bikers More

by Joseph Essertier @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:52:09 PST 2018

Imagine the feelings of people in Hawai’i: Told that they were under missile attack and for 38 minutes “They hugged their children. They prayed. They uttered a few final farewells.” Imagine how they worried for themselves and their children. The people of Hawai’i now know the terror of missiles that indiscriminately kill huge numbers of civilians, a terror that Koreans North and South know intimately. In the case of a restart of the Korean War, Koreans would only have a matter of minutes to “duck and cover” before missiles came raining down on them. The war could quickly go nuclear, with ICBMs launched from US submarines turning Korean children into lumps of black charcoal and white shadows etched onto walls. More

by Thomas Klikauer @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:45:38 PST 2018

Recently, Germany’s federal parliament commemorated the liberation of Auschwitz on 27th January 1945 by Soviet troops. The event took place inside the former Reichstag – now Bundestag – in Berlin. During the highly official gathering, Auschwitz survivor Anita Lasker Wallfisch who remains one of the last known survivors of the girls’ orchestra of Auschwitz, recalled More

by eatprayjade @ eatprayjade

Sun Feb 11 21:05:07 PST 2018

Dim Sum brunches in Shanghai are a must-do whether you’re a visitor or local. There are famous hot spots to slurp soup dumplings such as Jia Jia Tang Bao 佳家汤包, but if you want to dim sum in Cantonese style then Canton Table in Bund No. 3 is the spot to do so. Expect a beautiful space on the Bund, an impressive view, and a dim sum menu with a couple of twists. Apart from typical dim sum fare, the fire roasted chicken & slow braised beef soup were definitely brunch highlights and must orders. We ordered these two meaty dishes to share for the table and they were delicately served on the side via a separate display table. The name ‘beef soup’ may seem unassuming, but the thick cuts of quality beef and pieces radish that have been simmered in fatty stock made for the perfect winter combination. As for the phenomenal roast chicken, it was served with a little fire show that only added to its wow factor. My Thoughts From the colorful dim sum spread we …

by Kaitlyn Mah @ Where to, Gumshoe?

Fri Jul 15 20:17:21 PDT 2016

July 14, 2016 After such a beautiful day yesterday, we woke up to another spell of torrential rainfall. This time it lasted longer than any other day so we caught up on some TV (Amazing Race Canada was in Vietnam!) and Tim worked on our spending summary for the trip. We were glad that we … Continue reading "Phu Quoc (Day 136): Last Day in Paradise"

by Huyen Pham @ Phu Quoc

The Life Of A Scuba Dive Instructor on Phu Quoc Island Meet Edgar, a Scuba Dive Instructor and underwater photographer living and enjoying life on Phu Quoc Island. The following is his expat story. Interview with a phu quoc island scuba dive instructor About you What is your name and where are you from? My name is Edgars Balodis, and ... Read More

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by robert @ Talk Vietnam

Mon Feb 12 11:56:06 PST 2018

The accident killed all 6 crew members and 65 passengers on board when the An-148 plane of Saratov Airlines crashed en route from Moscow to Orsk of the Orenburg region. The plane took off from Domodedovo Airport at 14:21 Moscow time. Radio contact with flight 730 to Orsk was lost when it vanished from radar […]

by Leanne Mirandilla @ The Loop HK

Tue Feb 06 07:57:38 PST 2018

From our Spotlight series. What’s it called? Mojo Nomad What’s it all about? More than a hotel, Mojo Nomad combines the concepts of hostel and co-working space and wraps it all in a fun, quirky package. Aimed at the new generation of workers who are constantly on the move rather than basing themselves at a fixed address, […]

by phu quoc @ Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Trip Report Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island and it is slowly becoming Asia's next top vacation destination. This is the only place in Vietnam where you get a 30 day visa exemption and the island is famous for its fish sauce and black pepper. For a quick overview of the island, please refer to Phu Quoc's Infographic, ... Read More

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by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Sun Feb 04 21:25:17 PST 2018

Many folks who live in Bangkok are familiar with Papa’s Kitchen (official Facebook page). Its name is synonymous with amazing burgers. In fact, you’re probably reading this now because of the amazing burger pictured on the cover, right? But there’s more to this place than burgers. Much, much, more. But the burgers are certainly a …

by eatprayjade @ eatprayjade

Tue Aug 29 22:36:16 PDT 2017

Many visit Kyoto with a lengthy list of temples and shrines, but that’s not all Kyoto has to offer. From kaiseki meals to trendy cafes, Kyoto blends tradition with modernity. I’ve always wanted to write a 36 hours itinerary so as the Japanese say when asked for a recommendation, here are my オススメ (o-su-su-me). Friday 8 a.m. Breakfast at 進々堂 Shinshindo Nothing is more comforting than the smell of melty butter and coffee brewing in the morning. Whipping up some of the freshest breads in town, Shinshindo Teramachi makes for a great breakfast stop. The original Shinshindo was founded in 1930 and is an iconic Kyoto institution located across from Kyoto University campus. Like many great cafes around the world, Shinshindo was a place for students and activists to congregate for political and social debates throughout the decades. The founder of Shinshindo, Hitoshi Tsuzuki, wanted to provide authentic French breads that were made fresh every day and his grandson operates the boulangerie chain in that spirit today. 11 a.m. Visit Ippodo Honten for some tea leaves and omiyage …

by Thuymi @ Adventure Faktory 🌍 A platform gathering inspiring travel experiences to inspire people to travel more and live abroad.

Sat Jan 27 23:22:03 PST 2018

Considering AdventureFaktory just recently went to Saudi Arabia, we have been bombarded of e-mails and DM’s all over our social media about How to get the Saudi Tourist Visa. Well let us tell you genuinely...

by Wilfred Burchett @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:56:11 PST 2018

To mark the 50th Anniversary of the 1968 Têt Offensive, CounterPunch is serializing Wilfred Burchett’s Vietnam Will Win (Guardian Books, New York, 1968) over the next few weeks. Readers can judge for themselves the validity of the facts, observations, analysis, conclusions, predictions and so on made by the author. The books is based on several More

by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Thu Dec 21 15:39:06 PST 2017

The classic siesta originates from Spain, it’s where you just take a step back from hectic life and wind down. After all, that’s what a traditional holiday is all about right? The Spanish culture links a siesta to a long sleep or a nice nap. As the country itself can get quite hot, people get […]

by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Tue Dec 05 07:50:47 PST 2017

Three years and counting! The third annual “Traveler’s Holiday Gift Guide” is here for the year of 2017 with twenty brandspanking new holiday gifts to fill our hearts with good tidings for our fellow neighbors, fill our homes with one-of-a-kind ornaments, and fill our bellies with foods from around the world. There’s more coming your […]

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Sun Feb 04 22:30:53 PST 2018

I’ve wanted to ski in Japan for a long time. Friends keep coming back raving about the powder, and I’ve been itching to hit the slopes. Now I finally have the chance, and I’m excited to go skiing in Nozawa, Japan. Nozawa, Japan Located in Nagano Prefecture near the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics, […] Read more...

by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Fri Jan 12 19:23:37 PST 2018

This year, I will travel to… Find out in my 2018 Adventure Resolutions! Happy 2018 my readers! I’m a bit late to welcoming everyone to this new year but that’s because I was busy gallivanting around Spain! (This post is being typed mid-air on my way back to Boston from JFK Airport after being stranded […]

by Jeff Mackler @ www.counterpunch.org

Fri Feb 09 00:52:18 PST 2018

During a Jan. 17 Stanford University speech, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced that the U.S. military will arm, train, finance, and otherwise support—for an indefinite time—a new, 30,000-strong, Kurdish and U.S.-allied Arab nation border force in northeastern Syria. This force in formation, effectively aimed at the partition of Syria, will be backed by at least More

by A Lady in London @ A Lady in London

Wed Jan 17 22:30:26 PST 2018

In recent years I’ve shared my suggestions for London itineraries on the blog. From one day to five, I’ve recommended my favorite ways to discover the city in whatever number of days you have here. They’ve been some of my most popular posts, so today I want to share my itinerary for 6 days in […] Read more...

by thehungriestpanda @ The Hungriest Panda

Mon Jul 22 06:55:12 PDT 2013

Blueberries are in season! Plus, they were on sale at my local market! Yes!!! Today I wanted to make an easy weeknight dessert so I decided to make a tart. In my head, I figured a tart would be easier since I wouldn’t have to worry about creating a lattice crust topping or a crumble — the two common characteristics of pies. But that got me thinking: what’s the difference between a pie and a tart anyway? I did some […]

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by paul@chowtraveller.com @ Chow Traveller

Thu Dec 21 21:49:38 PST 2017

Many folks in Bangkok might be familiar with Panini Mafia (official Facebook page) from their days of dishing out great sandwiches from a food truck. But what may be news to some is that Panini Mafia now has a restaurant and online delivery service that offers much more than sandwiches! In addition to the 10 …

by Izzy Pulido @ The Next Somewhere

Sat Oct 14 19:04:40 PDT 2017

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, known as “Tet Trung Thu,” is Vietnam’s second most popular holiday. In Ho Chi Minh City, the appearance of pop-up yellow and red stalls announces the coming of the Moon Festival, a lesser-known holiday to foreigners, yet the second most widely celebrated Vietnamese holiday. Traditionally falling on the 15th day of the […]

by thehungriestpanda @ The Hungriest Panda

Mon Aug 12 07:08:55 PDT 2013

It’s just blueberry panda-monium over here in this house! I just can’t get enough of them! Just the other day, I made a blueberry cookie tart and my husband and I didn’t hesitate to enjoy a slice every day after dinner until it was all gone. Besides just eating the antioxidant-rich blueberries on their own, I was eager to bake up something else incorporating this tasty fruit. I have a few favorite recipes featuring fresh berries that I like for […]